The things that shape how I experience the city

Istanbul is a wild, crazy, beautiful city, and many writers have spend long hours trying to describe the city, its residents, and their connection to the place. This is not my attempt to do that.

This is my ongoing exploration of the parts of this city that form the better part of my experiences living here, piecemeal, bit by random bit. There will be parts of Istanbul that are left out, but they’re not part of my Istanbul. Likewise, there will be parts that most folks’d never get to, or never consider a unique facet of this city. That’s ok. It’s a quirky city, and I’ve found quirky bits of it in my time living here.

Also, I’m not a purist, so posts my blur into “this is my Turkey” or or whatever floats my boat. We’ll just have to see. Exciting, no?

Thanks! And I really enjoy your blog as well! I’ve been to most of the country, but never made to Fethiye. It looks like paradise. You should definitely do the Eurasia run — I, an avowed nonrunner, ran the beginning bit, across the bridge, and it was just great. I’ve a photo of a man running across the bridge with a full tray of simit on his head. Burasi Turkiye!

I am a native of Istanbul, now liveing for over 30 years in the US..stumbled upon your blog and loved your style and the very concept. You have a fresh and really nice way of expresing yourself, and I have enjoyed your blog.Stay well and happy !